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Coca Tea The Fountain of Youth

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Is coca tea the fountain of youth? Stick around because you are about to find out some fascinating facts about the world famous coca leaf tea.

Throughout history, the coca leaf and the entire coca plant in general has played a huge part in Bolivia, Peru and Colombia.

Coca Tea The Fountain of Youth

Attacks on Medicinal Plant?

Dr Jorge Hurtado explains that coca leaf can be an effective pain-relieving medicine but it is often blamed for all the wrong reasons. While the coca tea plant has been labelled as an evil and dangerous narcotic, there are no medical research papers and doctors that can back these false facts up medically. To demonstrate this in real life, it was discovered that forty years ago, when the Bolivian government tried to reduce and regulate coca tea chewing, it directly proved that workers could not work in the mines.

It clearly proved that during hard and intensive labor, miners heavily rely on chewing coca tea leaves to work in the mines. Coca tea chewing simply boosts energy and keeps the workers awake and alert. By not allowing these workers to chew coca, they could no longer be effective at their job. As a result, their overall production and work ethic took a big hit. By allowing once again for coca tea leaves to be chewed by the Bolivian miners as a daily regimen, these workers managed to stay more productive without becoming addicted to coca leaves.

“If you check the nutritional profile of the coca leaf, you will learn that it contains much more vitamins and minerals than quinoa grains. Coca also has roughly 25% more calcium than dairy milk”, said Hurtado. In Peru and Bolivia, coca tea powder is regarded as a food supplement, just like vitamin powders and tablets in United States and Europe.

There is absolutely no evidence or proof that chewing coca leaf tea powder is addictive. In fact, Bolivia has a large number of alcoholics compared to cocaine addicts. Coca leaves to cocaine is akin to comparing grapes to wine. Coca leaf may contain a small amount of cocaine alkaloids (less than 1%) but it never poses any problems unless hundreds of kilograms of dried coca leaves are chemically processed into cocaine.

Promotes Health & Longevity?

Procaine was discovered in 1949, this is a very similar chemical to the drug cocaine. Procaine was found to contain youth promoting properties, some even dubbed it as the “Fountain of Youth”.

When procaine was given to elderly patients, researchers discovered that it improved the response and condition of their muscles as well as whole body motion. Ana Aslan was the key researcher during discovery of the anti-aging effects of procaine. Soon after, the researchers used coca leaves to improve and boost people’s physical condition, health and their capabilities. Unlike other drugs such as heroin, morphine and cocaine, coca leaf does not cause any dependence or physical addiction.

So is coca tea the fountain of youth? Let’s research further.

What is also interesting is that coca leaf also relieves stomach pain, headaches and migraines.

Many people like to drink coffee after eating a meal, however, this is detrimental to our digestion and stomach health. Coffee has a direct effect on the lower opening passage in the stomach, it has a regulating effect on the passages between the top and bottom of the digestive tract. This causes many problems with digesting food.

Coca leaf tea, however, aids the stomach and promotes healthy digestion.

“I can give you more, a lot more uses for coca leaf as far as health benefits go, but this is still very controversial even if studies proved us right”, concluded Dr Hurtado.

Other Products?

As far as using coca leaf in other household items such as cosmetics, many companies have indeed added coca leaf extracts to soaps, shampoos and skim creams. International tourists can still get into trouble with local and international Customs and Border Control officers. “A friend of mine did not realize she had a coca leaf extract shampoo in her carry on backpack. While going through Bolivia Customs airport security, the police dogs began to look excited as she walked by.

Lucky for my friend, she was not in any big trouble, but they seized the coca leaf shampoo and quiet frankly, it was not the best experience to have while flying.” On another note, coca tea powder has been shown to prevent gum disease and tooth decay, hence why it is also added to certain Peruvian and Bolivian toothpaste.

Conclusion

Calling “Coca Tea The Fountain of Youth” is an extraordinary claim, however, so far all the evidence seems to back up this claim.

As I conclude my research about the history of coca tea uses and it’s impact on Bolivia and Peru, I clearly have realized that coca leaf represents something much bigger and broader here in the Andean region of Bolivia. With so many coca tea leaf products out there on the market, it certainly stimulates the local Bolivian economy.

Even though they have tried to cut down and even stop coca leaf production over the last few decades. it’s great to see the coca tea leaf industry in Bolivia is still very active and only growing larger, ready to expand further.

 

Coca Leaves For Sports

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Coca Leaves For Sports

What are the effects of coca leaves for sports?

A Bolivian University Mayor de San Andres, in combined effort with the Center for Botanical and Ecological Research along with the French Institute of Scientific Research for Development in Cooperation, have created a joint project on a number of important topics.

They state the following:

“When it comes to physiology and muscular exercise, coca chewing does not increase the capacity to do more work, but it does increase work length and tolerance in all individuals.  In regards to the respiratory sensitivity effects, we noted that chewing coca leaves does have a stimulating effect on respiratory centers in the body.”

Coca Leaf Research

In this research on coca leaves for sports, the results may be related to the increase of “catecholamine”, which is typically released after chewing the tea leaves.  What is also interesting to note is that, it was discovered that chewing coca leaves has an effect on hemoglobin and inhibits platelet aggregation inside the body.

The findings in this research on coca leaves for sports state:
– coca leaves produce a moderating effect and slow down consumption of glucose
– coca leaves consumption has little effect on daily food intake
– the leaves are excellent at helping to adapt to high altitude in the mountains

“Most interestingly and crucially, is the increase of respiratory frequency with more oxygen transported into the blood when chewing coca leaves.”

The study reminds us that the highest occurrence of coca leaf chewing happens high up in the Andean mountains. Roughly 75% of people there chew on coca leaf, however, at about 2,000 meters above sea level, there are 20% who frequently use coca. Finally, about 3% chew coca leaves at lower sea level.

Coca Chewing in Peru and Bolivia

The local people of Peru and Bolivia live high up at altitudes of over 4,000 meters above sea level in the mountains, oxygen levels there are scarce. Coca leaves help a person breath easier and acquire more oxygen by stimulating the respiratory system. This helps people in low oxygen environments such as high altitude in Machu Picchu for example.

High altitude illness, which many people suffer from while travelling in Peru and Bolivia, are simply cured with chewing coca leaves or drinking coca tea. When a person is exposed to low levels of oxygen for a lengthy time, the body starts to develop erythrocytosis. This is a blood disease when the body, in an attempt to combat the lack of oxygen, produces high amounts of red blood cells. These extra red blood cells increase the blood viscosity, promote circulatory problems and increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis.

This actual reduction of platelet aggregation found by the medical researchers, explains this other vital aspect which allows life at 4,000 meters high up in the Andes. The lowered amount of red blood cell concentrations in chronic coca leaves chewers was already shown previously in an article titled: “Coca Chewing and Health“.

Coca Lowers Cholesterol

Coca chewing has also been found to lower cholesterol levels in people who chew coca leaves on a regular basis. This is very exciting news because it certainly puts coca leaf as a highly beneficial plant medicine which deserves far more research.

As you can see, by regularly chewing coca tea powder or drinking coca tea, you will gain many health benefits. The ancient people of Peru and Bolivia have known this for over 3000 years.

If you want to try this miracle super food yourself, visit our official coca tea shop today.

To your health and success,

Alex

 

 

Coca Tea Energy Booster

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Coca Tea Is A Natural Energy Booster. A famous naturalist, physician, meteorologist and the First Minister of Finance of Peru, Hipólito Unanue, said the following: “The coca leaf is the hyper-tonic of Nature”.

It’s widely known that coca tea leaves and powder possess a wide array of vitamins, minerals and naturally occurring alkaloids. They have a health boosting effect by increasing energy levels, brain function and promoting weight loss. Coca leaves have large amounts of bio-available iron, calcium and vitamins such as A (beta carotene) and B. This makes coca tea a highly nutritional and energy promoting supplement food.

Coca Leaf Research

As far as nutrients go in coca leaves, this aspect has been researched in Peru, South America and in United States, particularly at Harvard University. Both studies concluded that coca leaves have a high nutritional profile that provides not only medical but also nutritional values when consumed regularly.

The scientific researchers at Harvard University also went one step further. They compared coca tea leaves with over fifty vegetables found in South America. The results showed that coca tea leaves and powder provide more proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin A (beta carotene) and riboflavin than most other South American vegetables. As stated before, coca tea is a natural energy booster.

Past studies performed in Peru, South America by Dr. Carlos Collazos Chiriboga and his team of researchers, demonstrated high levels of
iron, calcium, minerals and other vital vitamins, such as vitamins A and B that are naturally found in coca leaves. (see chart below)

Coca Tea Is A Natural Energy Booster
Research has shown that calcium levels are higher in coca leaves than in dairy milk.
Another fascinating element was discovered also. Those people who chew coca leaves and coca tea powder in the same fashion that ancient Incas did centuries ago, not only do they absorb the natural coca alkaloids, they also get substantial doses of minerals and vitamins.

Regular Consumption Benefits

When consumed naturally either by drinking tea or by chewing, coca leaves release natural alkaloids. One of these alkaloids is cocaine, which is present in tiny amounts (0.3-1%). Cocaine is one of 14 other natural alkaloids that provides energy, pain relief, weight loss and stops high altitude sickness when oxygen levels are low in high mountains. Coca tea has been a very important medicinal plant in the Andes for over 3000 years.

Before you think coca tea equals cocaine, think again. One is natural while the other is human-made. Coca tea leaves are consumed naturally as tea or chewed by mouth with sodium bicarbonate. On the other hand, the drug cocaine which is a highly processed chemical is snorted or smoked for pleasure and has dangerous and addictive properties. Coca Tea as a natural energy booster even is more efficient than coffee.

Whole coca tea powder is a beneficial and health promoting super food. Hipólito Unanue, a famous Peruvian doctor, stated that coca tea is a “super-natural tonic”.

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Nutrients

It’s been stated on numerous occasions that coca leaves have a high amount of protein, what must be also understood is that these proteins are not easily digested like other more common vegetable proteins.

Recently, in Peru and Bolivia, coca leaves have been finely powdered to create “coca flour”. Its nutritional profile is exactly the same as found in whole coca leaves. By powdering whole coca leaves, we can much easier assimilate coca tea when drinking, eating or chewing it. It’s also very easy to add coca tea powder (coca leaf flour) to fruit/vegetable juices, herbal teas, breads, cakes, coca candies, coca chocolates and other deserts.

There has been some fine research work done on therapeutic value of coca tea by Dr. Andrew T. Weil. After performing a large number of medical trials, Dr. Andrew T. Weil confirmed that coca leaves are beneficial for treating many gastrointestinal (stomach) conditions. He also added that coca is highly beneficial for weight loss (fat burning) and can aid in physical fitness.

Dr. Andrew T. Weil’s research paper confirms that coca leaves are highly effective as a fast-acting anti-depressant. It’s also effective at regulating carbohydrate levels in the blood and boosts metabolism. What’s more, Dr. Andrew T. Weil pointed out that, when drunk as tea or chewed, coca leaf is not toxic or addictive.

Used For 3000 Years

Drinking coca tea bags and chewing the leaves has been the norm for many centuries in Peru, Bolivia and Colombia. Coca effectively cures stomach aches, head aches and promotes energy. It’s highly effective for altitude sickness as well as the stubborn motion sickness. Coca leaves are even used to predict the future among the locals in Peru. Coca leaf readings are a popular event.

As you can see, coca tea presents many medicinal benefits when consumed as tea or chewed regularly. It promotes weight loss, lowers mental fatigue and stress, boosts well-being and improves the mood. It also has a high nutritional profile that makes it an ideal food supplement rich in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins, all that is important for a healthy living.

To your health and success,

Alex

 

Coca Tea’s Awareness

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Coca Tea's Awareness

Coca tea’s awareness globally is growing.

A government in Spain has promised to help a country in South America, Bolivia, expand the commercialization of coca tea leaves.
The medicinal plant which is grown and consumed in Peru and Colombia, has been pursued by the corrupt United Nations (the same organization that has flooded Europe with illegal refugees) since 1961.

For the record, I will not not be lectured by such a morally corrupt globalist organization on what medicines I should be and should not be able to use.

Andean Coca Leaves

Coca plants grow naturally in the Andean countries such as Peru and Bolivia. The locals make coca tea powder and tea bags from dried and crushed leaves. These natural tea products are not only harmless, but are in fact very healthy for humans to consume on a regular basis.

The propaganda surrounding coca tea leaves is mind-boggling. The United States led drug war has failed not only the coca farmers but the people of Peru, Colombia and Bolivia. Coca tea’s awareness needs to improve globally.

Coca tea makes for an excellent aid for fatigue/tiredness, stomach issues and indigestion, headaches and nausea and to combat high altitude sickness.

There are two main ways which coca tea leaves and powder is consumed. Dried coca leaves are either steeped and drunk as tea, or chewed with sodium bicarbonate or iipta (to extract the alkaloids).

How To Chew Coca

My preferred option is to always chew coca tea powder with bi carb soda. It acts quickly and is far more potent than coca tea drinking.

And yet still, coca has gotten a terrible reputation, because it can also be made into cocaine, an illicit and dangerous drug.

What most people do not understand is that to make cocaine, one would need a decent chemistry knowledge and experience as well as several tonnes of dried coca leaves. This is something that most people who consume coca leaves will never come across in their life.

In Peru, Colombia and Bolivia, coca tea powder, coca sweets, coca gummy bears, coca sodas and tea bags are sold at local markets, shops and in supermarkets.

Evo Morales, a Bolivian president, has been fighting to raise awareness about the health benefits of chewing whole coca leaves. He has made it crystal clear and obvious that coca is part of Bolivia’s cultural heritage and ancient history. Coca tea’s awareness is critical for not only Bolivia but also Peru and Colombia.

Raising Status

Trinidad Jimenez, Spain’s minister for foreign affairs, has also sided with Evo Morales  and supports his stance on coca. She also promised to raise awareness about the ancient plant around the world.

David Choquehuanca, a chancellor from Bolivia, plans to visit France, UK, Sweden and Belgium (and a number of other European countries) to spread awareness about the health effects of coca tea leaves.

Currently, United States are dragging their heels, however Peru, Egypt and Colombia are all in support of Evo Morales’ coca campaign.

Coca tea’s awareness is rising slowly but surely.

If you want to learn more about coca tea and it’s unique energy boosting and fat burning health benefits, please read our vast amount of articles at cocateaexpress.com

To your health and success,

Alex

Coca Tea From Colombia in US?

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Coca Tea From Colombia in US?

Can you find coca tea from Colombia in US?

The answer is, YES!

Colombian Coca

If you are looking to buy coca tea online, the same coca leaves that you chewed or drank as tea in Colombia, Peru or Bolivia then you can buy them online at our Coca Tea Express store.

Many tourists come to South America to explore it’s amazing beauty. Countries which are especially popular are: Peru, Colombia and Bolivia. This is where coca plants grow naturally and in the wild.

Chewing coca tea leaves boosts energy levels, helps with high altitude sickness, prevents headaches and nausea and has many other useful health benefits.

Locals have been chewing coca leaves for thousands of years, coca plants are considered as health medicine there.

Many tourists are eager to try these leaves because they provide abundant energy, feelings of well-being  and greatly improve the day of exploring the mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Coca Tea United States

Coca tea is so good that most tourists want to bring some coca tea back with them. And this is where it becomes risky and even dangerous.

Importing whole coca leaves into United States, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom and Australia is illegal.

Coca is a restricted plant because cocaine is often derived from it.

US Customs and Border Force make sure to not allow the importation from Peru, Bolivia and Colombia.

But wait, there are good news.

If you want to buy coca tea safely and securely online, you can do so buy visiting our online coca tea store.

Coca Tea Express

Coca Tea Express has been selling coca tea powder and coca tea bags online for over 3 years. We ship coca tea directly out of or within the United States and Australia.

This bypasses any strict US and Australian customs controls. This means that you will never have to worry about your parcels being seized when you buy from Coca Tea Express.

We simply want to make it easy for people to buy quality, premium coca tea on the Internet. When you visit our coca tea shop, you will notice that we mean what we say.

Our past customers also agree that Coca Tea Express is the best in business. Why would you trust anyone else with your coca tea powder, when you can buy from the leaders in coca tea?

Check out our online store today, you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to buy coca tea on the internet.

To your health and success,

Alex